52-year-old Ibeabuchi offered Usyk to fight in Kyiv

Dmitriy Kel Dec. 23, 2025, 9:09 a.m.

The former WBC International heavyweight champion, 52-year-old Nigerian Ike Ibeabuchi, challenged the current WBA, WBC, and IBF titleholder, Ukrainian Alexander Usyk.

"You are the undisputed champion. Fight me in Kyiv in 2026. The world wants to see if the old fire has truly returned. When I win the next fight, I will claim your titles, Usyk. I have done my part and shaken off 20 years of rust. Now I am addressing the only person that matters. You talk about fighting for your people. I am offering you a chance to do just that — defend your titles, defend your country," the Nigerian is quoted, Ready to Fight.

Let's recall that Usyk last appeared in the ring in July when he knocked out Daniel Dubois.

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